The Philippines’ recently appointed honorary consul is trying to make the case that “Alaska” should mean “seafood” in the Philippines.
Jeremy Hsieh
Local News Reporter, KTOO
I dig into questions about the forces and institutions that shape Juneau, big and small, delightful and outrageous. What stirs you up about how Juneau is built and how the city works?
JPD officer in training credited with saving local woman’s life
A Juneau police officer in training is being credited with saving a local woman’s life.
Sewage sludge disposal costs on the rise
Juneau’s poop is getting expensive. Bidding closed last week on a 5-year contract for municipal sewage sludge disposal with only one viable bid.
Sen. Begich lays out position on Syria strike
Alaska’s junior senator says he’s likely a “no vote” on a resolution to authorize a military strike in Syria.
NOAA: No success yet with entangled whale
Efforts to cut a humpback whale free of gill netting it has been dragging around Southeast Alaska for the last 12 days continue to fail.
Tangled whale reaches Juneau waters
The humpback whale that was tangled up in a gillnet near Petersburg earlier this week has made its way to Juneau waters.